This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary have said they are “shocked” to hear of an alleged kidnap threat to Holly Willoughby and issued a message of support to her live on air.
On Friday morning’s show, Dermot said: “We have to start with the story about one of our own.
“Holly is on the front pages this morning after police arrested a 36-year-old man over an alleged kidnap plot.
“He has now been charged by Essex Police.”
Alison Hammond said: “We are obviously all shocked to hear the news and we want to send our love and biggest hugs to Holly and her family.”
Dermot added: “Absolutely.”